Job Description

This role can be based at any major station within its area of responsibility (WAS, PHL, NY, or Chicago).

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The AVP Major Programs - Stations will focus on capital delivery of the major stations in Chicago and northeast corridor that will transform rail passenger service and the customer experience at these stations.

This position reports to the VP Mega Programs & Major Stations Amtrak and may be delegated to act on behalf of the VP in their absence.

The role will have a proven track record of delivery within the Engineering and Construction industry, preferably with strong experience in Rail & Transportation.

As part of the Mega Programs & Major Stations leadership team, this position will be accountable for assembling and managing a team responsible for all aspects of project delivery, which will include robust stakeholder management and communication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Hire and build a project delivery and management team that will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery against approved scope, schedule and budget, while maintaining the highest standards for safety and quality at Amtrak., for all aspects of the program; Identify successors for key leadership roles and ensure robust development plans are in place and actively executed.
2. Engage with contributors across Amtrak to advance the development of corridor enhancements and long-distance route improvements.
3. Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with Federal partners, municipal, community stakeholders and multiple developers.
4. Oversee delivery execution strategies in concert with Project Services
5. Executive in charge of project team results; responsible for ensuring that all deliverables and commitments are met; and that all functions are executed in compliance with relevant statutes, policies, regulations and procedures.
6. Create and provide messaging to be used with the Board and external stakeholders.
7. Develops budget strategies for program implementation as well as management plan for budget and schedule performance control processes; this includes establishment of robust budget & cost control, trend and change management, and forecasting approaches while maintaining the practicalities of successful complex delivery.
8. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience leading the development and/or delivery of complex programs, portfolios, and projects.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong Leadership skills, with proven ability to build teams, lead technically and/or politically challenging projects. Expert ability to properly structure and resource projects and programs to ensure safe, effective execution.
• Expert level experience in major construction project management, engineering and/or construction. Proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget.
• Deep understanding of construction industry/market, effective contract management and how to drive progress and project performance.
• Master of collaboration, team building, and strategic alignment across all levels of both internal and external organizations and with track record of successful and diplomatic coordination across myriad stakeholders with competing objectives. Ability to partner with multiple stakeholders and project partners while ensuring Amtrak’s strategic interests are achieved and cost, schedule and scope outcomes are achieved.
• Experience working with various project delivery models DBB, DB, CMAR.
• Executive level oral and written communication skills across all levels of internal and external stakeholder groups. Ability to organize and present executive, board level reports, proposals, and other related information.
• Executive Level Proficiency in Project Management core competencies: (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, integration, resource management, prioritization, continuous improvement, and communications).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with capital delivery within railroad operating environment.

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

• Office based environment with frequent field visits to understand programs, portfolios, and projects in Chicago and the Midwest south of the lake corridor.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The salary/hourly range is $221,200-$286,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

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